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French-Swedish Conference on Critical Raw Materials and Mining 2026

Organised by: Frankrikes ambassad i Sverige, Franska institutet, Vinnova
Historiska Museet, Narvavägen 17, Stockholm Wed 25 Nov at 11:30 - Thu 26 Nov at 17:00
Register by 19 nov.

How can France and Sweden contribute to a sustainable and resilient European supply of critical raw materials? This conference brings together actors from research, business and the public sector to discuss innovation, industrial development and international cooperation in the mining and raw materials sector.

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Who is the conference aimed at?

The conference is aimed at companies, researchers, authorities, financiers and other innovation actors with an interest in critical raw materials, the mining industry, circular value chains and Europe's strategic supply of raw materials.

Agenda

The program covers mineral exploration, metallurgy, recycling, urban mining, policy development and financing opportunities. The conference highlights both scientific and industrial perspectives on the extraction, processing and circular use of critical raw materials, which are crucial for Europe's green and digital transition.

Read the full program

The conference is organized by the Institut français de Suède in collaboration with the French Embassy in Sweden and Vinnova and aims to strengthen Franco-Swedish cooperation in research, innovation and industrial development.

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Last updated 28 September 2026